Presented & Published by Scout Booth | July 2025
“I’ve made so many great songs over the years that I know who I am.”— Tsuni takes the E-Seat.
Hey guys, welcome to today’s episode of On The E-SEAT.
Before the stages, before the freestyles, and long before ‘Kilimanjaro’ climbed its way into our hearts, there was just a girl in Ikorodu, blasting Hannah Montana and dreaming in full color.
Today, that girl is Tsuni, an artist, lyricist, and proof that purpose finds you when you’re ready.
We finally got the chance to have her on the E-SEAT , and she gave us the real. From opening for legends like Tiwa Savage to trusting her gut with only ₦2,000 in her account, Tsuni walks us through her journey, equal parts purpose, persistence, and play.
Let’s get into it!
Scout Booth: Hey Tsuni. First off, how are you?
Tsuni: “I’m fine, thank you.”
Scout Booth: Yeah, we can see. Welcome to the E-SEAT! We’ve been trying to do this for a long while, a lot just keep springing up but we are glad to finally have you on the E-SEAT.
Tsuni: “Yeahh. to be honest, i wasn’t sure if it’ll still happen but we’re here now! Thank you for having me.”
Scout Booth: Obviously, you are welcome and how do you feel being on the E-SEAT finally?
Tsuni: “What does the E-SEAT mean? i’ve been meaning to ask. It feels good.”
Scout Booth: Well, E-SEAT is a seat but on the internet, you know? The Eeeeee – SEAT.
So basically, being ‘on the E seat’ means taking a seat on the internet.
It’s just like being in the hot seat for an interview but this time it is virtual.
So when we interview you, you’re not just sitting down, you’re stepping into the spotlight online.
Tsuni: “👍🏽”
Scout Booth: Okayyyy, yeah so before the music, before the stages, who was little Tsuni in her own world?
Tsuni: “She was troublesome, playful and full of life. she was a ball of energy. Little Tsuni always knew she’d be a superstar. She just didn’t know if it’d be music or movies. My purpose became clearer as i got older.”
Scout Booth: Yeah, you also talked about that Hannah Montana CD in your Ikorodu home, what did it unlock in you?
Tsuni: “Opened my eyes to possibilities! I saw her on stage — on screen and i immediately knew that’s who i wanted to be. A singer. A musician. Whatever you wanna call it, i just knew.”
Scout Booth: Hnmm, awesome. So you dropped your debut in 2018, and since then you’ve made some really bold sonic shifts. Correct?
Tsuni: “Sure”
Scout Booth: So what’s the biggest risk you’ve taken creatively and did it scare you?
Tsuni: “Creative risk? i don’t really see music like that. Perhaps you could shed more light on what you mean by that”
Scout Booth: By creative risks, we mean was there a moment in your music journey where you tried something new or unexpected, and you weren’t sure how people would react?
Tsuni: “Oh okay. yeah but i don’t let that hinder my creative process.”
Scout Booth: This is a great approach honestly.
Has that mindset always come naturally to you, or did you have to grow into it over time?
Also what are the creative risks you took?
Tsuni: “i’ve always been like this. i just experiment and do what sounds good. they’re not creative risks”
Scout Booth: So we did our research yeah and we realized you’ve also mentioned about pandemic freestyles. What did those pandemic freestyles do for your confidence and pen game?Tsuni: “The freestyles were so fun. I love writing so i used to have the time of my life trying to continue the story using my own words. So i’d try different songs and different sounds to broaden my mind and sharpen my pen. I figured out pretty quickly that you can get away with almost anything as long as it sounds good and makes sense to people. So, I saw each cover as a fun game where i got to do whatever i wanted.”
Scout Booth: Oouuuuu, and youuuu have been having a balllllll with amazing link ups. From opening for Tiwa Savage and Ayra Starr to vibing in the same room with Davido and Zlatan.
How did that go for you? Did imposter syndrome ever creep in? How do you silence it?
Tsuni: “It was great. The tiwa show happened when i was really young so it made me more confident in the work i was doing. As for imposter syndrome, I haven’t really had that in a while because I’ve made so many great songs over years that i built up my confidence and I know who i am.”
Scout Booth: Let’s talk about the pause. That season after school where you tried to “fit in” what did it teach you?
Tsuni: “It taught me patience and it taught me more about myself.”
Scout Booth: After getting your Mass Comm degree, what pulled you away from music, and what pulled you back?
Tsuni: “Life and money lol. purpose pulled me back. i knew music was my purpose and i stopped kidding around chasing salary money.”
Scout Booth: Girllll, typical! Life can be soooooo, you know? But do you remember the exact moment you decided to quit? Like the date, the room, the emotionsss? What exactly triggered it.
Tsuni: “It was life. It was what had to happen in that moment and it had led me here.”
Scout Booth: So you were a 9-5ver, would you say 9–5 is a detour, a disguise, or a lesson?
Tsuni: “I just realized that i was cut out for so much more than an ordinary life, and i wasn’t going to get what i wanted if i didn’t take a chance.”
Scout Booth: Hnmmm, With ₦2,000 in your account. A timeline full of artists. What made you say, “I’m still going to try”?
Tsuni: “It wasn’t about trying. it was about knowing what i had to do and being brave enough to do it.”
Scout Booth: You once said “I didn’t find my purpose. I grew into it.” What does that mean?
Tsuni: “It means i’ve always known. it was just a matter of being ready for it.”
Scout Booth: What’s something you’re still growing into?
Tsuni: “I guess i’m still growing into my purpose. i feel it’s bigger than music and i’m learning that everyday.”
Scout Booth: Were there days you doubted or questioned your path?
Tsuni: “Yeah, when things are not easy but i remind myself that it’s not supposed to be.”
Scout Booth: How do you stay rooted when things around you keep changing, faster than you can process sometimes?
Tsuni: “I guess the people around me. I try to surround myself with human beings who keep me grounded and i also pray”
Scout Booth: What do you do on days when music feels heavy instead of healing?
Tsuni: “I don’t understand this question”
Scout Booth: Got you. Let us put it another way
Are there days when making music feels emotionally draining instead of uplifting? If so, what do you do in those moments, push through, take a break, or turn to something else for inspiration?
Tsuni: “No, i’ve never felt like this”
Scout Booth: Well, now we are here! So tell us about that one tweet from Zlatan. When you saw that tweet. How did it feel?
Tsuni: “It was shocking. i genuinely did not think i’d get picked”
Scout Booth: When you were picked, and all those things, studio time, lunch, Mayorkun, new phone, started unfolding, what did that day feel like from your perspective?
Tsuni: “It was l like a sneak peek at what could be”
Scout Booth: Did anything Zlatan said to you that day stick to your heart? A word, a moment, a mindset?
Tsuni: “The whole experience stuck with me.”
Scout Booth: What would you say to someone who feels like they’re running out of time or money to chase their dream?
Tsuni: “Start now and keep working”
Scout Booth: Let’s talk about our favorite part of this interview….. Kilimanjaro!!!
What did you hope the song will do? And is it doing it?
Tsuni: “i hoped the song would be a blessing. and it’s exactly that.”
Scout Booth: You called ‘Kilimanjaro’ the next step in a journey powered by passion and patience. How has that been going?
Tsuni: “It’s been going splendid! the song has done way more for me than i imagined.”
Scout Booth: How has the reception been so far? (Number of fans, shows what have people been saying? etc)
Tsuni: “Amazing. more people seem to be discovering and connecting with it “
Scout Booth: What message is it passing? And what’s your favorite part of the song?
Tsuni: “It’s passing a message of hope. my favourite part is the drums. Waveman went crazy on those!!!”
Scout Booth: We saw you were trying to get a name for your fans and how has that been going? Cause it seemed like you was tryna rig the votessssss
Tsuni: “prefer not to speak 🤣”
Scout Booth: So what’s next for Tsuni?
Tsuni: “Collaborations, especially with producers. Can’t say more than that 😌”
Scout Booth: If your younger self walked in on this interview, what would she say to you right now?
Tsuni: “Damn we’re really doing it lmaooooo”
Scout Booth: Scout Booth: Any final words to your fans?
Tsuni: “Thank you to my day ones and welcome to the new ones. we’re gonna have so much funnnn. i love you 🥹🫶🏾”
Scout Booth: You’ve chosen purpose over comfort every single time. Kudos to you, Tsuni. We’re rooting for you always, and we can’t wait to see all the magic you’ll create.
Tsuni: “Thank you and thank you having me ☺️”
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